Includes bibliographical references (p. [227]-230) and index
Introduction -- The long tail -- The rise and fall of the hit -- A short history of the long tail -- The three forces of the long tail -- The new procedures -- The new markets -- The new tastemakers -- Long tail economics -- The short head -- The paradise of choice -- Niche culture -- The infinite screen -- Beyond entertainment -- Long tail rules -- Coda : tomorrow's tail
Examines the rise of the niche in today's economy, thanks to a breakdown in the barrier between supply and demand and the increasing availability of everything to everyone, and assesses the implications of this new economic model for business